RITME KREATIF: PENINGKATAN KETRAMPILAN GERAK TARI LAGU TRADISIONAL ^TAK TONG-TONG^ DI SMA PRESIDEN
B Kristiono Soewardjo, Selly Oktarini, Elindra Yetti, Ida Bagus Ketut Sudiasa

Program Studi Pendidikan Tari
Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni
Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Abstract

This community service activity was carried out through a faculty-led regional partnership, focusing on the training of Minang traditional dance ^Tak Ting-tong^ at SMA Presiden Jababeka, Bekasi. The primary objective of the program was to enhance students^ understanding of Minangkabau culture and to strengthen character development through an educational, creative, and skill-based artistic approach. The training was delivered intensively using Alma M. Hawkins^ dance creation method, which comprises six stages: experiencing, seeing, sensing, imagining, transforming, and forming.
The instructional method employed direct imitation of movement, combined with creative rhythm exploration that integrates marching band music and traditional Minang instruments, particularly the Talempong. This approach was designed to foster physical and mental balance among students, while addressing academic stress through psychomotor stimulation and expressive engagement.
The results indicate that culturally grounded dance training can effectively improve artistic appreciation, reinforce cultural identity, and support character formation in a contextual and enjoyable manner.

Keywords: Dance Training, Tak Ting-tong, Minangkabau Culture, Performing Arts, Cultural Interaction

Topic: Sosial Humaniora